PS3 SD composite to component blind guide

It can be a chore to set up a PS3 to use component, as you have to switch connectors between composite and component inputs on your TV - or possibly multiple screens. I set up this video on SD to record the steps needed to switch from composite to component, so that you can connect it and do it blind without having to fiddle with the cables halfway through. Just follow along and you should be able to get it running really easily.

Remember that you can reset your video defaults on the PS3 to basic SD by holding down the power button until you hear three quick beeps when turning it on. The default for the XMB is the PSN tab rather than Games, so if you have that default remember to move seven steps left and not five.

This video was filmed on UK firmware 3.30 and so may not apply to any firmware with significant changes. The TV tab may not appear on PS3 firmware that differs in region - I suggest checking to see if your XMB appears the same before following these steps and adjust them accordingly.

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• video game
• software
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• diy
• ps3
• composite
• component
• hd
• sd
• tv
• sony

[MultiSlawa]

I have a slim and when i hold the power button to reset the settings it doesnt works.

so i need to know do u have a ps3 slim and with no is it the same on the slim??

[Willeth]

@MultiSlawa I have an older one, but it should be the same. When the PS3 is off, hold the power button down. It'll beep once - keep holding it. When it beeps again it'll reset your video settings.

[Willeth]

I'm really glad you guys are finding this useful - thanks for letting me know. I'll probably post an update if a new firmware that comes out that changes the steps needed.

[tikiflame]

A Great Thanx Man ! My power and eject button on the front don't work so I had to do it blind.

The ribbon going from the button board to the main board inside got broke during repair. I got it from some idiot who threw the thing across the room and it took a hard hit on the wall and floor. totally F'd the corner where power button is, but took apart and put back together still works had for 2 yrs. PS3 Slim. Thanx again for posting Blind Video

[domminicanboy14]

Thanks man

[shawnclarke1987]

thank you i had a black screen and the step by step helped me fix it thanks for your help

[0Bigassjetzx0]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!

[coey123MW2]

can u please help me. my tv is hd ready and it has the red blue green conections (component). i've tried everything and it doesn't seem to work. i have both component to av (standard end for the ps3) and component to hdmi. i can't get it working

[Berserkyy]

you can also

turn the ps3 off at the back, turn it back on, hold the button for like 8 seconds till it blinks, then it will reset to SD

[TheLuisShadow]

thank u so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[arnoni11]

How do u set it back to avi? The tv in my room isn't hdmi capable